Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman and former Member of Parliament for Ellembelle, Freddy Blay, has opened up about the emotional distress his family has allegedly suffered following the demolition of his son’s GH¢35 million investment at the Polo Beach Club.

According to Mr Blay, the incident has taken a heavy emotional toll on his household, particularly his wife, Gina Ama Blay, who he says has been left distraught and in tears over the destruction of the investment.

“My wife is distraught and in tears because Richard Jakpa demolished my son’s GH¢35 million Polo Beach Club investment,” Mr Blay was quoted as saying by Oyerepa News.

The former Ellembelle legislator’s account highlights the emotional and financial implications of the alleged demolition, with the reported value of the investment underscoring the substantial losses his family claims to have incurred.

The development has also brought renewed attention to the circumstances surrounding the Polo Beach Club project, particularly the issues of property ownership, investment protection and the legal procedures governing the demolition of private developments.

For Mr Blay and his family, the alleged destruction of the facility represents more than a financial setback, with his account of the incident pointing to the considerable emotional anguish it has reportedly caused, especially for his wife, Gina Ama Blay.

The reported GH¢35 million value of the investment further underscores the financial stakes involved in the matter and raises questions about the circumstances that led to the demolition, including the legal basis for the action and the parties involved in the dispute.

However, further details regarding the events preceding the demolition, the ownership arrangements of the property and any legal proceedings connected to the matter remain unclear.

Mr Blay’s statements, as reported by Oyerepa News, have brought the family’s grievances into the public domain. A response from Richard Jakpa is, however, necessary to provide his account of the allegations and establish a more comprehensive understanding of the circumstances surrounding the incident.